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BG03 YNR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,370 miles

exhaust corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres perished

back box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,624 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

rear number plate in poor condishion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,041 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rear pads low

steering noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 May 2008 60,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 46,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BG03 YNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 YNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG03 YNR registered?

BG03 YNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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